Job Description
This position provides statistical and analytical support to the Office of Statistics and Evaluation (OSE) to support statewide implementation of cross-cutting approaches to promote health and prevent and control chronic diseases and associated risk factors. This position will primarily support the Bureau of Community Health and Prevention's (BCHAP) efforts to improve the management of hypertension, cholesterol, and diabetes, including supporting data collection, analysis, and reporting for the community, clinical, and community health worker interventions associated with this work. The BCHAP team acknowledges the history of structural racism and its impact on health, and is committed to improving the quality of life for all Commonwealth residents while eliminating the inequities that threaten the lives of communities of color who are disproportionately affected by chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and their risk factors.
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This position, under the supervision of the chronic disease Epidemiologist II, will provide support for data collection from health systems and community-based organizations; analysis of survey, medical records, claims, and hospitalization data; and reporting requirements for federally funded cooperative agreements.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and are not all inclusive):
- Conduct computer-based data analysis using the following software: SAS, Access, Excel, and ArcGIS
- Analyze statewide, national, and program data sources to identify prevalence, mortality, and environmental, demographic, or social determinants of health factors that influence obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke in Massachusetts residents.
- Obtain and maintain access to the statewide surveillance data sources, as well as assist in identifying and obtaining additional data sources on diabetes, heart disease and stroke
- Prepare descriptive and analytic reports that include graphs, charts, tables, and GIS maps.
- Create and update data documents, manuscripts, abstracts, and fact sheets as needed.
- Work collaboratively with evaluation team and program staff on evaluation activities related to the diabetes and cardiovascular health grants.
- Coordinate with chronic disease epidemiologist II and other evaluation staff to report on cooperative agreement performance measures, performance indicators, and grant narratives.
- Assist with developing and writing peer-reviewed publications. Give oral presentations of data findings to internal (DPH) and external audiences.
- Participate in internal meetings and external training opportunities.
- Provide data-related trainings to internal staff and external partners as needed.
- Attend meetings for the Office of Statistics and Evaluation and Bureau of Community Health and Prevention.
- Perform other duties as required (including in-state and occasional out-of-state travel).
Qualifications:
- Understanding of social determinants of health and a strong commitment to health and racial equity.
- Have an understanding of equity, and its impact on access to resources and health
- Have a grasp of program evaluation
- Mastery of qualitative data collection and analysis
- Proficient in SAS coding and the manipulation of data utilizing SAS
- Understanding of the process of collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data
- Experience analyzing and contextualizing data within the context of historical and structural racism
- be experienced in using survey data and large data sets (e.g., BRFSS, claims data or medical records)
- Strong communication skills
- Experienced in working in groups and collaborating with others
- Able to independently coordinate projects and activities
- Have a willingness to learn new technical skills (e.g., GIS mapping software, propensity scoring)
- Proficiency in establishing and maintaining harmonious and collaborative working relationships with others.
- Able to oversee tasks and projects independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to adjust to changing situations to meet emergency or changing program or production requirements.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, and experience working in groups and collaborating with others.
- Capacity to give oral and written instructions in a precise and understandable manner.
- Able to make effective oral presentations
Period of Service:9/1/2024 - 8/31/2025 (Renewable subject to appropriation)
Additional Information:
- Benefits are unavailable with the exception of sick leave accruals.
- Merit and C.O.L.A. increases may be included.
- Contracts are renewable, subject to the Department approval, performance, and allocation of funds.
- All employees will be paid on a biweekly basis and must have direct deposit.
About the Department of Public Health:
The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth.
We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.
DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems.
More information can be found at:MA Department of Public Health
Pre-Hire Process:
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form
For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4.
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Minimum Entrance Requirements: None.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.